General

* Display: 240 x 128 dot graphic LCD w/back light
* Memory Card Slot: Compact Flash (The size of the compact flash card that MPC5000 can handle is from 32MB to 2GB)
* Dimensions (W x D x H): 18" x 16 1/16" x 3 3/8" (6 7/8" with screen at maximum height)
* 406.4mm x 407.98mm x 85.7mm (174.6mm with screen at maximum height)
* Weight: 18.2 lbs
* Power Supply: Internal, auto switching, 110-240V, 50-60Hz
* Power Requirement: 50W

Sound Generator

* Sampling rate: 44.1kHz
* Memory capacity: 64MB standard, expandable to 192MB
* Recording time: 12m 48sec. (64MB, MONO), 38m24sec. (192MB, MONO)
* Memory expansion slot: 1 x for optional EXM-E3
* Data format: 16-bit linear
* Polyphony: 64
* Dynamic filtering: 1 State Variable Filter per voice (up to 8 pole, depending on type)
* Filter types: LOW PASS, BAND PASS, HIGH PASS, BAND BOOST, BAND STOP, ANALOG MODELING, VOCAL FORMANT
* Preset sound memory: 16 MB
* Number of programs: 128

Effects

* Effects: 4 stereo busses with 2 stereo effects per buss, and Master effect
* Master effect: 4 band EQ, Compressor

Sequencer

* Maximum events: 100,000 notes
* Resolution: 960 parts per 1/4-note
* Sequences: 99
* Tracks per sequence: 64
* MIDI output channels: 64 (16 channels x 4 outputs)
* Song mode: 20 songs, 250 steps per song
* Drum pad: 16 (velocity and pressure sensitive)
* Drum pad banks: 4
* Sync mode: MIDI clock, MIDI Time Code
* Transport Controls: MIDI Machine Control

Inputs/Outputs

* Record input (L and R): MIC/ 1/4-inch Combo x 2 balanced -40dBu, input impedance 11k ohms; RCA with PHONO preamp,
* Max. Input level: +10dBu
* Digital RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
* Stereo output (L and R): 1/4-inch phone x 2 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms,
* Max. output level: +22dBu
* 8 individual outputs: 1/4-inch phone x 8 balanced +11dBu, output impedance 1k Ohms,
* Max. output level: +22dBu
* Phones output: 1/4-inch stereo phone x 1, 200mW / 100 ohms
* Digital output: RCA-pin x 1 S/PDIF
* ADAT Optical: x 1 (8 Channels)
* MIDI inputs: 5-pin DIN x 2
* MIDI outputs: 5-pin DIN x 4
* USB: Slave connector x 1, USB MASS STORAGE CLASS support
* (Windows 2000/Me/XP or later version, or Mac OS 9.x/10.x or later version. )
* Footswitches: 1/4-inch x 2
* Standard accessories: Power cable, Operator's manual

Options

* EXM-E3: 128MB expansion memory card (Upgrades unit to 192MB total)
* CDM-25: CDR/DVD Drive

Data Compatibility

* MPC1000: SEQ, WAV, PGM
* MPC2000/2000XL: SEQ, WAV, SND, PGM (Most parameters of PGM file can be loaded.)
* MPC4000: SEQ, WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
* MPC3000: SND (THRU Computer)
* Z4/Z8: SEQ, WAV, PGM (DRUM program only. Only note assign and tune are loaded.)
* S5000/6000: WAV only (THRU Computer)
* S1000/3000: No compatibility

* 64-voice drum/phrase sampler with 64MB memory built-in. Expandable up to 192MB RAM
* Three-oscillator virtual analog synth engine with built-in arpeggiator
* Over 300 Virtual Analog synth presets included
* Eight tracks of Direct-to-Hard Disk recording
* Over 40 all new effects available within a modular 4-bus effects processor
* Master compressor and equalizer
* 960 ppq resolution
* Built-in hard disk drive
* Optional CD-R/DVD drive
* USB 2.0 port for computer connectivity
* CF Type-2 card slot (up to 2GB)
* Chop-Shop 2.0 - slices a stereo loop into individual samples with automatic pad assignment
* Patched Phrases - creates multiple splits in looped samples to ensure proper tempo sync without changing pitch
* Continuous Sample Track - ensures samples play in perfect sync no matter where you start the beat in a loop
* 12 Q-link controllers for internal automation, external MIDI control and quick parameter editing
* 240 x 128 hinged backlit LCD
* 10 built-in analog outputs, plus 8 ADAT-optical outputs and stereo S/PDIF IO
* Powerful new multimode filter
* Two MIDI inputs and Four MIDI outputs
* Turntable phono inputs with RIAA pre-amp
* XLR / 1/4" combo jacks with selectable mic/line levels
* Sample library provided by Loopmasters.com